buvette
The English phrase 'concession stand' is translated into French as buvette.
The term buvette is commonly used for small stands selling drinks and snacks at sporting events, festivals or parks.
How does it change in a sentence?
buvette is a feminine noun. A natural way to refer to a single concession stand is une buvette.
Did you know?
- The word buvette is formed by adding the diminutive suffix -ette to the root of the verb boire, which means 'to drink'.
- In many French towns, the buvette is not a business but a community center run by volunteers who use the proceeds to fund the local sports team.
- The term buvette can describe a sophisticated temporary bar area designated for a cocktail hour at a formal event, rather than just a casual snack stall.
Examples in context
- Où est la buvette ? J'ai envie de prendre une bière.Where is the concession stand? I feel like having a beer.
- Je recherche un stand de restauration pour acheter des frites.I'm looking for a concession stand to buy some fries.
- Il y a une buvette près du stade.There is a concession stand near the stadium.
- Je vais chercher une boisson à la buvette.I am going to get a drink at the concession stand.
- La buvette est ouverte pendant la pause.The concession stand is open during the break.
Example conversation
At a local sports tournament, Gabriel and Léa are looking for food.
- GabrielOù est la buvette ?Where is the concession stand?
- LéaElle est juste derrière la grande tente.It is right behind the big tent.
- GabrielParfait, j'ai très faim.Perfect, I am very hungry.
- LéaMoi aussi, allons-y !Me too, let's go!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buvette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
